Instructional Assistant - Hourly

JobID: 23012 Position Type: Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 8/22/2025 Location: Student Services & Prevention Date Available: As soon as possible Closing Date: 08/29/2025 Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jared Reynolds, Director, at (385)-646-4660 or email [email protected] Hours per Week: 29 Job Title Instructional Assistant Department Student Services & Prevention Supervisor Principal Salary Schedule ESP (84) Lane Placement D Contract Length Hourly Only FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date October 2020 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Job Summary The Instructional Assistant works under the direction of certified staff and is part of the classroom team responsible for supporting students’ educational programs. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position. Essential Functions • Works under the direction of certified staff (teacher, coordinator, or administrator) in implementing students’ transition plan. • Supervises students to ensure their safety. • Provides clerical services, prepares instructional materials, collects data, and performs other instructional tasks as assigned. • Works with students on school work and learning activities. • Attendance and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position. Non-Essential Functions • Other duties as assigned Required Education and Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Required Prior Experience Experience working with students with disabilities preferred Required Knowledge and Skills • Skilled in interpersonal relations for effective work with staff and students. • Flexible and adaptive in responding to student needs. • Ability to show initiative (within authorized limits). • Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks. • Ability to show patience and tenacity and be responsive to feedback and instruction. Assigned Decision Making Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others. Interactions with Others Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel. Supervisory Responsibility Oversees the safety of students. Budget Responsibility NA Working Environment Work setting is mainly in the classroom. May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students. Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, run, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. • Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time. • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and assist with heavier lifts. Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job